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Iowa HOME-ARP Program

The HOME-ARP program was created by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. IFA was designated approximately $29 million in HOME-ARP funds in a one-time allocation.

NOTICE 

The current HOME-ARP application round will be open for supportive services as well as nonprofit operating and capacity building assistance.

 

Available Funds

  • Supportive Services

    $4.5 million

  • Nonprofit Operating

    $1 million

  • Nonprofit Capacity Building

    $1 million

Qualified Populations

  • Individuals experiencing homelessness*

  • Individuals at risk of homelessness*

  • Persons fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking.

  • Other populations for which providing supportive services or assistance would prevent homelessness or would serve those at greatest risk of housing instability.

*As defined by 24 CFR 91.5

Eligible Activities

  • Supportive Services

    Supportive services are offered for activities necessary to assist the qualifying populations, prevent homelessness, or enable qualifying households to obtain and maintain housing. Eligible services are listed in CPD 21-10, and in the Supportive Services section of this application.

  • Nonprofit Operating

    Reasonable and necessary costs of operating the nonprofit organization.

  • Nonprofit Capacity Building

    Reasonable and necessary general operating costs that will result in the expansion or improvement of an organization’s ability to successfully carry out eligible HOME-ARP activities.

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit and for-profit entities

  • Local governments

Maximum Award

  • Supportive Services
    • $150,000 for organizations that received 2024/25 Emergency Solutions Grant/Shelter Assistance Fund (ESG/SAF) grant awards.
    • $300,000 for organizations that are not eligible for ESG/SAF.
  • Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building

    Greater of 50% general operating expenses or $50,000, for either one assistance; annually. Or, Greater of 50% general operating expenses or $75,000, for both assistance types; annually.

Program Webinar: July 2, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.

Online Application Opens: July 8, 2024 | at 8:00 a.m.

Application Deadline: Aug. 23, 2024  | 4:30 p.m. 

Tentative Award announcement: Nov., 2024

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR

Contact the Iowa HOME-ARP team.